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Hölstein
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 Hölstein
Location in Switzerland
Hölstein
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Waldenburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.03 km2 (2.33 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 422 m (1,385 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 2,573 | |
| • Density | 426.7/km2 (1,105.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4434
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| Surrounded by | Bennwil, Bubendorf, Diegten, Lampenberg, Niederdorf, Ramlinsburg, Tenniken, Zunzgen | |
Hölstein is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Waldenburg district, which is part of the canton of Basel-Country.
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History of Hölstein
Hölstein was first mentioned in old records between the years 1101 and 1103. Back then, it was known as Hulestein.
Geography of Hölstein
Hölstein covers an area of about 6.03 square kilometers (2.33 sq mi). A large part of this land is used for farming, about 43.3%. Forests cover another big portion, around 39.8% of the area.
About 14.8% of Hölstein's land is developed with buildings and roads. A small amount, 0.8%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The rest, about 0.2%, is land that isn't used for anything.
The town is in the Waldenburg district. It includes the main village of Hölstein, two smaller settlements called Gründen and Holdenweid, and 15 individual farmhouses.
Hölstein's Coat of Arms
The blazon of Hölstein's municipal coat of arms describes its design. It shows a silver eagle with a golden beak and claws on a red background. The eagle is spread out, as if ready to fly.
People and Population
Hölstein has a population of 2,573 people. About 14.1% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past ten years (1997–2007), the population has grown by about 13.5%.
Most people in Hölstein speak German, making up about 91.2% of the population. Italian language is the second most common language, spoken by 2.2% of residents. Albanian is third, spoken by 2.0%. A small number of people, 14, speak French.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males (50.7%) and females (49.3%). Most residents, 84.2%, were Swiss citizens, while 15.8% were not Swiss.
Many people living in Hölstein were born there (23.5%) or in the same canton (28.9%). Others were born elsewhere in Switzerland (28.6%) or outside of Switzerland (16.4%).
The age groups in Hölstein in 2010 were:
- Children (0-6 years old): 6.8%
- Teenagers (7-19 years old): 16.3%
- Young adults (20-29 years old): 12.4%
- Adults (30-49 years old): 28.8%
- Older adults (50-64 years old): 20.6%
- Seniors (65 years and older): 15.1%
In 2000, there were 791 private households in Hölstein, with an average of 2.6 people living in each. About 21.5% of households had only one person.
The historical population of Hölstein has changed over time:
Economy in Hölstein
In 2010, Hölstein had an unemployment rate of 3.7%. This means a small percentage of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.
Many people in Hölstein work in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2008, about 35 people worked in this area, with 11 businesses.
- Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 439 people worked here, with 33 businesses. Most of these jobs (72.3%) were in manufacturing.
- Tertiary sector: This covers services like sales, transport, hotels, education, and healthcare. About 287 people worked in this sector, with 66 businesses.
In 2000, 479 workers came into Hölstein for their jobs, while 810 workers left Hölstein to work elsewhere. This means more people leave Hölstein for work than come in. About 27.9% of the working population used public transportation to get to work, and 51.7% used a private car.
Religion in Hölstein
Based on the 2000 census, the main religions in Hölstein were:
- Swiss Reformed Church: 55.0% of the population
- Roman Catholic: 19.7% of the population
Other religions present included Orthodox Christians, Christian Catholics, and other Christian churches. About 4.59% of the population was Islamic. Some people identified as Hindu. Around 9.85% of the population did not belong to any church, or were agnostic or atheist.
Education in Hölstein
Many people in Hölstein have a good education. About 40.3% of the population has completed upper secondary education, which is like high school. Another 12.4% have gone on to higher education, either at a university or a specialized college.
In 2000, 21 students came to Hölstein to attend school from other towns. At the same time, 182 students from Hölstein went to schools outside the municipality.
Transportation
Hölstein has a train service called the Waldenburg narrow gauge railway. Trains run every 15 minutes to Liestal. From Liestal, people can connect to larger Swiss Federal Railway services to cities like Basel, Bern, Lucerne, and Zürich.
Famous People from Hölstein
Philipp Degen, a football player who played as a full-back for Liverpool F.C., was born in Hölstein.
See also
In Spanish: Hölstein para niños
